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Raintree can be saved

4 years ago By Gardener’s Mailbag

Dear Neil: I had a beautiful golden rain tree that was damaged by the February cold. This spring it lost big chunks of bark, and I thought I had lost it. Now it is trying to send out sprouts from its base. I was planning to leave the original trunk and maybe tie up the new growth to it to help it regrow into a nice tree. Do you have any suggestions?

Soup’s on!

4 years ago By Head Over Meals

Moving into fall we like to think about comfort food - all that tasty, warm, delicious food that makes us happy and content. Many of these are soups, and there is no limit to the science that is soup making. Soup is one of my favorite dishes any time of the year, but most especially during the fall and winter months. It is the quickest way to satisfy hunger, and warm me up from the inside out.

A chili cookoff for old times and new

4 years ago By Shawna Graves Contributing Writer

The 54th annual Frank X. Tolbert and Wick Fowler International Championship Chili Cook-off and Barbecue, commonly referred to as the Tolbert or “behind the store” cookoff, took place in Terlingua Nov. 3-6. It was one of four cook-offs during that time frame, suggesting that chili culture is not slowing down despite smaller crowds than in years past.

Competitive chili team the Groovers were on volunteer duty greeting visitors at the entrance to the Tolbert Behind The Store chili cookoff in Terlingua last weekend. Photo by Shawna Graves

Historical Association kicks off inaugural ghost tour

4 years ago By Roxanne Hill Staff Writer

Everyone loves a good ghost story, and now thanks to the Alpine Historical Association, stories will come to life with the launch of a live, interactive ghost tour. The tour promises to bring lots of captivating tales to Alpine’s unique historical heritage.

The historic Masonic Lodge Building, Kandy Kitchen, site of the current Alpine Avalanche building, located on Fifth Street and Avenue E in Alpine, circa 1912. Courtesy photo

Hitting the links in Alpine

4 years ago By News Staff

On Nov. 6 Alpine Lions Club held its first annual golf tournament at Alpine Country Club with proceeds benefitting Lions Club activities in the community. Finishing in first place were Eduardo Barraza, Miggy Vega, Chris Martínez, and George Bradley. In second place were Jerry Reinberg, Alonso Adame, Tony Molinar, and JJ Alvarado; and in third place, Blake Moody, Sam Nicholas, Randy Sanchez, and Daniel Platt. In the photo are Barraza, Lion Amit Rangra, Vega, Martinez, Bradley, and Golf Tournament Committee member Phil Fierro.

Presidio County VSO proud to be a veteran

4 years ago By Roxanne Hill Staff Writer

Nov. 11, Veterans Day, is a day set aside to show appreciation for all who have served in the military. More than just a national holiday, Veterans Day is a celebration to honor those who proudly served, and were willing to sacrifice for the common good.

Alpine kicking on all cylinders

4 years ago By Glenn Mccarthy Sports Correspondent

The homecoming night the win for the Fightin’ Buck football team was never in doubt. A better question was who would be Homecoming King, quarterback Jayden Canaba or do-it-all Aiden Morrissey? Canaba was the choice by the way, and Alpine cruised 73-0 over the Odessa Compass Cougars behind four interception returns for touchdowns.

FightinÊ Buck Evren Martinez runs with the ball at Alpine High SchoolÊs homecoming game against the Odessa Compass Cougars on Oct. 29 at Buck Stadium. Photo by Felipe Fierro

Lady Bucks season comes to an end

4 years ago By J.t. Maroney Publisher

The Alpine Lady Buck season came to an end on Nov. 1 in Andrews after a hard fought loss. Andrews was a neutral zone for the Lady’s to take on an old rival from yesteryear, the Littlefield Wildcats, in Bi-District play.